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The Landlord Friendly Rent Increase Letter is a crucial document used in German residential tenancy relationships when property owners wish to increase the rent within legal parameters. This document is specifically designed for use under German law, particularly in compliance with §§557-558d of the German Civil Code (BGB). It should be used when at least 12 months have passed since the last rent determination, and the proposed increase must be justified through reference to the local rent index (Mietspiegel), comparative apartments, or an expert opinion. The letter must be written form and include specific legally required information while maintaining a tone that firmly establishes the landlord's rights while remaining within legal boundaries. It's particularly useful in urban areas where regular rent adjustments are common, and can be used in conjunction with local rent control regulations (Mietpreisbremse).

1. Sender Details: Full name and address of the landlord or property management company

2. Date: Current date of the letter

3. Recipient Details: Full name and address of the tenant

4. Property Identification: Clear identification of the rental property including address and unit number

5. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a rent increase notice (Mieterhöhungsverlangen)

6. Current Rent Statement: Statement of current rent amount and any included utilities or charges

7. Proposed Increase: Clear statement of the proposed new rent amount and percentage increase

8. Legal Justification: Reference to relevant local comparative rent levels (Mietspiegel) or other legal justification

9. Effective Date: Specified date when the rent increase would take effect

10. Tenant Rights: Information about tenant's right to accept or refuse and the relevant timeline

11. Signature Block: Space for landlord's signature and date